Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 47641

East Coast Main Line: Train Operating Companies

Tabled: 24 April 2025
Answered: 6 May 2025

Question

Martin Vickers

ConservativeBrigg and Immingham

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of open access operators on (a) rail passenger growth, (b) passenger choice and (c) fare levels on the East Coast Main Line.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Whilst we have not carried out such assessments, the Department considers the likely impacts of all open access applications on a case by case basis in line with the standard industry process. This includes assessing the financial, operational and perform...

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